Katelyn + Brayden’s Tee’s – The Printed Palette // Striped Cardigan – Splendid
Lately I’ve been wondering how I got here.
It seems as thought I blinked and my baby girl is almost 5
finishing her last year of preschool.
I’m staring at preschool graduation in the face.
In just 3 short months, I’m going to be that blubbering Momma,
And then I look at my sweet boy
who just turned 3
and before I know it, I’ll be back here again.
At this same point, experiencing this same moment,
only with Brayden.
My sweet, sweet little man.
Watching them, cheering for them as they
rode in circles around their preschool parking lot,
I couldn’t help but notice how big they look on their trikes.
How did I miss it?
I know it seems so small, but moving to a bike seems like such a big step.
Like admitting that they’re becoming these little people.
Independent + so able to conquer so many things without me.
All I can think about is how I can stay connected
Be a part of each little moment of their lives,
while allowing them to feel independent.
To feel as though their success is their own.
Is that even possible to to create these little moments of independence for them?
I keep staring at this pictures,
I see their determination
stride
excitement for life.
I feel proud, protective + determined for them.
Do you ever have these moments with your children as they get older?
@ragstostitches
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From the first day you trotted off to pre-school to your graduation when you received your Master’s Degree, there were always tears!! How much I enjoyed every moment I had with you and Josh at every ice skating practice and show, every dance recital and show and every sporting event. Those were precious days for me, and I’m proud of what you are accomplishing in your life and how special your children, my beautiful grandchildren, are!! Times go by so quickly, so enjoy every moment with your family that you can!!
I don’t have children, but my niece is getting big so fast! She was born and I blink and she’s 9 months old! Seriously, the weirdest mixture of emotions, and certainly bittersweet. I am happy she is growing, happy, and healthy, at the same time, I just want time to stop! I will be a blubbering mess when she does anything because I am her extremely proud, loving auntie!
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My little one is 9 months old and I can relate to what you are saying. Your kids are cuties and I love the idea of a Trike-a-thon! So cute!
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aww… I have these moments every weekend!
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This is so beautiful!
Happy Monday!
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